High Altitude Training (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Why is there less oxygen at altitude?
Why is there less oxygen at altitude?
Fewer air molecules
Oxygen-carrying capacity at altitude
Oxygen-carrying capacity at altitude
Reduced
Initial performance when starting altitude training
Initial performance when starting altitude training
Worse
Time for body to adapt at altitude
Time for body to adapt at altitude
Several weeks
Altitude training adaptation: blood change
Altitude training adaptation: blood change
Increased red blood cells
Altitude training adaptation: protein change
Altitude training adaptation: protein change
Increased haemoglobin
Advantage when returning to sea level
Advantage when returning to sea level
Increased oxygen-carrying capacity
Athletes who benefit most from altitude training
Athletes who benefit most from altitude training
Endurance athletes
Energy system helped by altitude training
Energy system helped by altitude training
Aerobic energy production
Altitude training limitation: time
Altitude training limitation: time
Adaptations take time
Altitude training limitation: cost
Altitude training limitation: cost
Expensive to live away from home
Altitude training side effect
Altitude training side effect
Altitude sickness (nausea)
Altitude training limitation: activity type
Altitude training limitation: activity type
Limited to aerobic activities